Netherlands

Johan Neeskens stuns West Germany by scoring a historic penalty just seconds into the 1974 World Cup final, giving the Netherlands the lead before their opponents even touch the ball. With confidence, he steps up and blasts a powerful shot straight down the middle, beating Sepp Maier. This remains one of the fastest goals in World Cup final history and a symbol of Total Football’s fearless approach. Though the Netherlands would ultimately fall short, Neeskens’ ice-cold finish is one of the tournament’s defining moments.